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Apple just started rolling out upcoming Siri with screen awareness features powered by Apple Intelligence, and developers are the first to try them out.
With Apple's slow start in launching these updates and competitors already offering similar tools, can Apple catch up and meet its AI goals?
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AI INSIGHTS
🔧 In-House AI Solutions Face Challenges Despite Popularity
Companies are pushing for generative AI adoption, but security and data issues remain key concerns.
Key takeaways:
96% consider generative AI a major tool, 82% expect quick adoption in many areas.
95% have security concerns and 94% worry about data protection in generative AI.
Only 17% of firms rate their in-house projects as excellent, showing dissatisfaction.
61% face accuracy issues with internal AI solutions.
78% are choosing in-house solutions to control data, despite challenges.
Only 10% of AI professionals are confident in developing successful in-house tools.
Why it matters: The high demand for generative AI comes with a major focus on security and effective solutions. Low confidence among developers and poor in-house project ratings indicate a push towards commercial solutions, which provide better integration and security to address 95% of businesses' main concerns.
TODAY IN AI
AI HIGHLIGHTS
🌐 OpenAI paid in stock for chat.com amid rebranding efforts including new o1 series while dropping GPT branding.
🏛️ Trump's re-election alongside key ally Elon Musk signals major tech sector changes affecting AI regulation plus industry control.
🚁 Amazon launches MK30 drone deliveries of 50,000 items under 5 pounds in Phoenix's West Valley Metro area offering one-hour shipping during favorable weather conditions.
📱 iOS 18.2 beta reveals Siri's ChatGPT integration with daily limits for free users. There will also be a Plus plan for $19.99 a month, giving more access to GPT 4o features and DALL-E image generation.
🍎 Apple has begun offering new tools for developers to support upcoming Siri screen awareness features. This shows that Siri will soon be better at understanding what’s on the screen and responding more smartly.
DAILY AI FUNDRAISING
Zhipu, a leading AI start-up in China, raised $210 million for its venture capital fund, Z Fund, backed by state and private investors. This fund will support AI-focused start-ups, boosting Zhipu’s growth and competitive edge in the crowded AI market.
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AI QUICK HITS
🆓 Best open-source AI models you can use (Link)
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🛢️Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia (Link)
🧑🏫 Scientists teach AI to seek outside advice, inspired by the “human problem-solving process,”(Link)
📋 Microsoft Notepad is getting AI text editing now (Link)
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